I will start with the numbers. Our tally is $6574, this is up from last year, so Yippee! The Main Event – the wreaths, greens, and ornaments, brought in more than half of the total bazaar income, led by Ruth L. and Becky C,, $3593. Linda H.’s new wreath making machine made about half of … Continue reading Bazaar Wrap-Up 2018 by Kathy Squires
At the monthly SEAC service on December 6, Josh Davis of Groundworks Collaborative spoke movingly of that organization’s vital work with food and shelter insecurity, and gave us some specifics about how individuals might get involved. Here’s a link to detailed information about volunteer opportunities: https://docs.google.com/a/groundworksvt.org/document/d/1kkTS5rwbfBta__PHMDCu5-5m1Z7i-duFqZqKbWP-_ac/edit?usp=drive_web
Our own Beverly Miller appeared recently as a guest on “Here We Are,” on BCTV, speaking movingly of grief, loss, and the Compassionate Friends organization. Folks in the ASC community might enjoy seeing this program. Click here to have a look. — Karen Tyler
Say no to hate: faith communities stand together Rev. Shayna Appel invites you to join with our friends and colleagues from the Interfaith and Brattleboro Area Jewish Communities at the “Acting on the Side of Love Vigil” this Sunday, November 4th at 1:30 PM in front of the Center Congregational Church, 193 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT. Please … Continue reading Say no to hate
Something different is planned this month at the All Souls Church film series — a live event on Sunday, Oct. 28, instead of a film. The church will host Mark Hughes, leader of “40 Days of Fire,” which he describes as “a statewide racial justice community organizing campaign designed to educate and empower folks to participate … Continue reading 40 Days of Fire, Sunday, Oct. 28
The church calendar now has a “Week” button that gives a more detailed view of the calendar. Take a look here and then click Week. There is also a new Events listing under the News menu.
So what’s new at All Souls? Chairs. Monday in the rain we got a delivery of eight new comfy chairs. Jamie and Marty snuck in on Monday evening and jump-started the assembly. Then on Tuesday morning, fueled by coffee and bagels and armed with power screwdrivers, the crew of George, Ellie, Janis, Diana, Beverly, Kathy, … Continue reading Get a peek at the new chairs!
The current version of the All Souls Church directory is now available online in the Members area.
“We have nothing to Fear but …….Courage!” let’s all be courageous and reach out to connect with folks we might not usually interact with. This might be during coffee hour after the service, during the day at work, or walking through town or your neighborhood. It can be as simple as “Hello, it’s good to … Continue reading From the Caring Circle
